A Newcomer’s Introduction to Blackjack

If you’ve never played Blackjack before, playing online is an incredibly comfortable way to not only learn the basics of the game, but to get familiar with the betting procedure as well as when to split cards, double down, hit, or take insurance. It is an overall simplistic game in the premise of beating the dealer and ultimately getting a Blackjack without the dealer having on as well, but there are a lot of strategies involved, and practice can really help you hone your skills.

I would much rather know where the chips should be placed, if I can touch the cards or not, and when it’s my turn to play, rather than to go in cold not knowing much of anything and having to learn in front of a bunch of other players who may not appreciate beginners. So, this information is for real Blackjack novices interested in learning a new game.

First of all, you’d be hard pressed to find any online casino that doesn’t offer Blackjack. Except for Macau, it’s one of the most popular games in casinos in addition to poker. It takes up the most floor space, and it provides one of the lowest house edges, making it a top bet for players of all experience levels.

Blackjack Online
To help you in your initial search for the ideal Blackjack table, here are a few casinos that may fit the bill. If you do have time to do your own research, don’t feel you’re limited to these sites as there are so many i-gaming providers out there and the list keeps growing.

BOVADA
US players – I include Bovada because it has dealt a billion rounds of Blackjack in its first five years online. Bovada used to be under the Bodog designation and is an almost identical match in look and substance but, whereas Bodog is Canadian based and does have players in other locations, Bovada is strictly for Americans.

MR GREEN
UK and other several other locations – Mr Green does cater to a wide range of players from around the world but, as it’s licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, it’s an excellent choice for customers from England and Ireland. I chose Mr Green because it has a large number of Blackjack tables both in the regular table game area as well as in its live casino so you’d have a choice of formats.

SBOBET
for Asian players as well as customers from the UK and other designated countries – SBOBET is a good Blackjack choice as it also offers the table game against the computer as well as a basic Blackjack version with a live dealer. Additionally, includes Royal and Royal 5 Blackjack plus House and House 5 Box Blackjack in its central table area.

SPORTSINTERACTION
Canada’s own – SportsInteraction is the one in-country, fully licensed sportsbook and casino in Canada that not only offers Blackjack live and through regular table gaming, but has some interesting varieties with Blackjack Multi-hand 5 Progressive, Blackjack Switch, and Surrender.

CASINO-MATE
Australia – While the graphics may look a bit cartoonish and the site isn’t the sleekest, most modern I’ve seen, there are 23 different Blackjack games offered. Pirate 21, Super Fun 21, Multi-hand Perfect Pairs Blackjack Gold, and Hi-Lo 13 European Blackjack Gold are just some of the more unique variations, but Classic Blackjack Gold and Vegas Strip Blackjack are some good ones to start with for beginners.